Nominations for this award are now closed.

About the Award

This award recognizes an Indigenous firm or individual's contribution to addressing the various issues facing Indigenous people in the legal profession. These issues include the retention of Indigenous people in the legal profession and the support and enhancement of the stature and influence of Indigenous people in the legal profession. Note this award is for Indigenous lawyers, and/or organizations that are primarily Indigenous-owned.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the award, a nominee must:

• Indigenous (Indigenous for individuals or primarily Indigenous owned for firms/organizations)
• be a resident of British Columbia
• not be a current member of the ALF Executive;
• have demonstrated outstanding contribution to Indigenous people in the field of law, including any or all of the following activities:
  • supporting the ALF and ALF initiatives;
  • mentoring and supporting Indigenous law students and junior lawyers;
  • contributing to programs and services that support Indigenous law students and lawyers;
  • working to address the issues facing Indigenous lawyers; or,
  • working to enhance the stature and influence of Indigenous people in the legal profession.

Presentation

The 2024 ALF Special Contribution Award will be presented at the 14^th Annual ALF Holiday Banquet on Friday, November 29, 2024 at the Fairmont Waterfront in Vancouver, BC. 

RECIPIENTS

2023 – William Lane Wilson, Hemas Kla-Lee-Lee-Kla

2022 – Douglas White, KC and Myrna McCallum 

2021 – Bradley Regehr, QC 

2019 – The Honourable Tina Dion  

2018 – Dr. Bruce McIvor

2017 – The Honourable Steven Point 

2016 – Christina J. Cook

2015 – The Honourable Linda Thomas 

2014 – The Honourable Len Marchand, Jr.

2013 – Callison & Hanna (firm)

Names, designations and honorifics are reflected as they were when the award was presented.